Five of my favorite deciduous shrubs for gardens in the Santa Fe area are Roses, Western Sand Cherry, Dwarf Korean lilac, Red twig dogwood and Edible Raspberry shrubs. Deciduous shrubs are a good way to provide color and structure to the landscape, with the added benefit of being more tolerant of dog traffic and requiring …

On the whole, deciduous trees in Santa Fe require a bit of extra love and care in order to flourish in our sometimes harsh environment. One of the tree varieties most requested by our clients are aspen trees. Aspens require very specific conditions to thrive. They need to be planted in a protected location, receive regular feedings of …

Five of my favorite perennials for sunny spots in Santa Fe gardens are Pineleaf penstemon, Hummingbird mint, Lavender, Autumn Joy Sedum and Grey Germander. All of these have long lasting blooms, are drought tolerant and love full sun. — Peggy Wright (Masters in Landscape Architecture)

First and foremost, most homeowners want a landscape that they can use and enjoy while living in their home, but if they are contemplating selling their home in the next 3-5 years, it is always a good idea to consider whether you will get a return on your investment. According to experts in the field, upgrading …

As winter melts into spring, it is time to make plans for next summer’s garden. Whether you have bare earth or sections of an existing landscape that could use a little reworking, winter months are the perfect time to meet with EcoScapes landscape designer, Peggy Wright, and draw up plans for a new garden. After careful consideration of the past …

When listing your home for sale, most real estate agents will inform you that you only have just a minute or two to make a good first impression and draw prospective buyers into your home. It is important that potential buyers can actually see your home and that it gives a favorable impression to your potential buyers.The …

The winter months are a great time to mulch. Mulching will benefit your plants in the winter by helping hold moisture in the soil, slowing erosion, and providing insulation to the root zones of plants. Mulches are categorized into two main groups : ones that biodegrade into the soil like composted bark chips or pecan shells …

Indigo bush, false indigo, or Amorpha fruticosa is a native plant to most the United States and a portion of Canada. Its large geographic range hints at its adaptability and tenacity for growth which, consequently, makes this plant an ideal choice for a myriad of different landscape conditions. Amorpha fruticosa gets its common name from …